Sōretsu sat in the main seat, pointing to the map of the Land of Rivers.
"Our main battlefield is north of the Katabami Gold Mine, but we must first eliminate the rebels in the south to prevent future troubles."
Tōhachi, Rock Lee, Raiga, and Ranmaru: "Hmm, that makes sense! By the way, how did you even see the map with your eyes closed!"
Hongshi: "Because she has eyes that can see through everything, just like mine."
Judging from the wooden plank, the Katabami Gold Mine is located in the southern central part of the Land of Rivers, and transportation is not very convenient. There is only one small road running through the Land of Rivers, connecting the Fire and Wind Countries.
Centered on the Katabami Gold Mine, in addition to the Golden Shovel Beach in the southern coastal area, there are also Purple Gold Mountain in the southwest corner, Windblown Sand Valley in the west, and Green Copper Mountain in the south.
The three locations were respectively occupied by the red force of the Purple Hammer Clan, the yellow force of the Yellow Iron Clan, and the blue force of the Green Brazing Rod Clan.
The location of Purple Gold Mountain is surrounded by cliffs on three sides, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. Moreover, it is guarded by at least three missing-nin of Jonin level, who are well-equipped. It is one of the longest-established forces in the Land of Rivers.
The Windblown Sand Valley controls the only main road between the Land of Wind and the Land of Rivers, charging tolls to passing caravans and travelers, and even robbing them; they are equally ruthless.
Because of its proximity to the Land of Fire, Green Copper Mountain did not dare to rob travelers, but instead used mining as a pretext to engage in smuggling and trafficking of ore.
Although Purple Gold Mountain is not strategically important, it has a large amount of valuable purple gold ore. The refined purple gold is one of the important materials for making the internal precision components of Chakra ninja tools and Firearm Ninja Tools.
The Windblown Sand Valley is a vital transportation route Land of Rivers and the Land of Wind. If the two countries want to trade smoothly, they must eliminate this area.
The Green Copper Mountain is located at a high altitude, offering a direct view of the Land of Land of Fire's territory, and the green copper it contains is an important material for making the outer shell of the Chakra Firearm Ninja Tools.
" The Purple Hammer Clan is based on three separate mountain peaks. They belong to the red faction and are quite powerful. I've decided to send Hongshi, Ranmaru, and myself along."
Hongshi: " Ranmaru, are you coming with me? Sure, sure!"
Ranmaru: "I don't want to!"
Hongshi: "You have to take it whether you want it or not."
"Since the Yellow Iron Clan is marked as a yellow force, it means there are more than twenty people, and there may be Jonin them. Let Rock Lee and Raiga go together."
Rock Lee had previously received a message from the Ninja Hawk to assist the Nuclear Ninja in eliminating rebels, and he was following Nuclear Ninja orders, so he was very cooperative. "Oh! Perfect timing to experiment with new Ninjutsu with Raiga!"
Upon hearing that a battle was possible, Raiga Kurosuki became excited. "Finally, we can hold a funeral again! I can't wait!"
Sōretsu asked, "By the way, Raiga, do you know anything about these three forces?"
Raiga shook his head. "I don't know. We underworld forces have an unwritten rule that we won't step into the territory of other forces, except for some ignorant new forces, of course."
Hongshi: "Hey, don't you guys know the term 'common prosperity'?"
Sōretsu ignored Hongshi and looked at Tōhachi: "As for the blue forces, we'll leave them to Tōhachi."
The Lord God: "Wasn't she supposed to have her eyes closed? How could she have seen it again!"
Tōhachi looked displeased. "Tch, it's the blue forces again! Are we going to be forbidden from killing them again? Maybe I'm just not going."
Sōretsu chuckled lightly, "Hehehe, the Second Elder specifically instructed you to control your killing intent before you came. This is also a kind of training for you."
Tōhachi: "But let me make this clear beforehand: if you don't surrender, or if one of those monsters appears, I won't hold back and will shred you to pieces!"
Sōretsu continued, "Of course, if any more monsters like this appear, kill them without mercy. To ensure safety, Second Elder Kairyū will accompany Rock Lee and the other to Windblown Sand Valley. Kyōai and Konoha's reinforcements should be arriving at Green Copper Mountain soon, at which point you and Tōhachi will meet up. As for the most troublesome Red forces, we will split up and attack them along with Kendon and the others from Golden Shovel Beach."
With the battle plan in place, the three teams split up and began their operations.
Tōhachi, carrying his katana and clutching the compass Sōretsu had specially gifted him, said, "Tch, what do you need this for? Are you afraid I'll get lost?"
He was about to throw away the compass when a cold glint appeared before his eyes. Sōretsu had drawn his katana and was holding it against his chest. "If you dare throw it away, I'll kill you."
Rock Lee sidled up to Hongshi: "Hey, Hongshi-kun, why are the people from the Nuclear Ninja Village always Immobility and killing each other?"
Hongshi placed Ranmaru on his shoulder. "I don't want to deal with them anymore. Rock Lee, you need to be careful in your fight, don't be reckless."
"Yeah! I still need to Nintaijutsu with Raiga!"
After analyzing the situation, Sōretsu concluded that if his prediction was correct, then the ten men in black were indeed the ones who caused Kaneshovel Kazuo monster, and their target was likely the Land of Rivers.
Moreover, the Cursed Seal and beast-transformation drug possessed by the man in black are the results of Orochimaru's research. If Orochimaru makes any moves, the threat level would immediately rise to the highest level.
According to the map of the Land of Rivers, Purple Gold Mountain and Golden Shovel Beach are only three days apart, and if things go quickly, they can be reached in one day. Therefore, it can be concluded that the red forces in Purple Gold Mountain are the next target.
Hongshi knew that if Sōretsu removed the "limitation" seal on his body and used the power of the thermonuclear bomb life form " Kaijin ", he would be able to destroy an entire red force by himself.
Each of the Thirteen Nuclear Guardian Pillars has a seal that can seal half of their power. Of course, they can release it at any time. Suppressing their power is for the purpose of better accumulating combat experience.
Ranmaru sat on Hongshi's broad shoulders. " Raiga! You have to come back soon! I... I'm afraid of the dark."
Raiga: " Ranmaru! I'll come back to save you! You have to hold on!"
Hongshi grinned at Raiga, the light reflecting off his teeth almost blinding Raiga: "(°°) Don't worry, I'll take good care of him. After all, Ranmaru is so cute, and I... am not some kind of devil, right?"
"Alright, enough talk, let's go."
"Hahaha, you scoundrels from Green Copper Mountain! Your grandpa's here!"
"Boom boom boom!"
Tōhachi began to sprint at top speed, never changing his course. Whenever a rock blocked his way, he would swing his katana and cut it down, carving out a new path.
"Oh! The long-awaited battle! Burn, my youth! Eight Gates Released Formation: Gate of Limit Death - Open! Let me show you the power of Konoha's proud Blue Beast!"
Rock Lee transformed into a streak of green light and rushed westward towards the Windblown Sand Valley, with Kairyū following behind without a word.
Raiga, grateful for the last look Ranmaru took in his tears, unleashed a burst of lightning from his body and chased after Rock Lee: " Lightning Release: Lightning Release Chakra Mode!"
After watching Rock Lee leave, Sōretsu opened his eyes, revealing a pair of Three-Tomoe Sharingan: "Elder, let's set off too."
Ranmaru was shocked when he saw those eyes. " Sōretsu- neechan! Are those the legendary Sharingan? And why are you calling Elder Hongshi?"
Sōretsu smiled slightly, not afraid that Ranmaru would find out the secret. "Oh, Hongshi is the founder of our Nuclear Ninja Village, the strongest of the five elders, the First Elder."
Hongshi picked his nose. "Oh, so you do remember I'm the Grand Elder!"
Sōretsu: "Oh dear, this is just acting."
Hongshi leaned closer to examine Sōretsu's eyes. "By the way, are Uchiha Fugaku's eyes any good? No backlash, right?"
Sōretsu's fair complexion, paired with his eerie Sharingan, presented a terrifying beauty. "Hmm, I wasn't used to it at first, and I almost destroyed the Nuclear Ninja Village. But after fusing with that moving piece of flesh, as long as I have enough Chakra, I'm fine."
Hongshi rubbed his chin. "Hmm, Uchiha Fugaku that strong? But once the Hashirama Cells in your body fuse with the Sharingan and you awaken the Rinnegan, there will be no more risk of backlash."
Sōretsu's Sharingan was stolen from Root's most hidden storage room after Hongshi obtained Danzo's memories, and Danzo has not discovered it to this day.
What? You're asking why I didn't steal from Byakugan? Can you steal from your own family?
The Lord God: "Did I even ask you, you hillbilly?!"
Sōretsu said to Ranmaru, "Kid, don't you dare tell anyone about the Elder's secret, or you'll die."
Hongshi, however, didn't care. "Tch, so what if you know? I'm invincible, what's there to be afraid of?"
Ranmaru nodded frantically, "Yes, yes, yes! I absolutely won't tell!"
Hongshi suddenly remembered something. "By the way, Ranmaru, do you know about the Chinoike Clan? Your eyes seem to have some connection to them."
Upon hearing this, Sōretsu asked, " The Chinoike Clan? You mean the place where the Third Elder ( Kikin ) and Teacher Yuhan are going now?"
"That's right."
Ranmaru shook his head. "I've never heard of that. My eyes were born like that."
"That's all right then, let's go! Earth Release: Fast Turtle Technique!"
"Elder, why do you always invent these pointless Ninjutsu?!"
"Because I'm lonely, I have to find some fun."